'25 NJ RB Nolan James (Notre Dame Signee)

[Kingbish01]

he is….MASSIVE

Kids thicker than Cam Skattebo

 

[irishnd31]

Kids thicker than Cam Skattebo

Careful how you word things. Koon can’t afford to get any more hard.

 

[stlnd01]

The fact that he was the plan B is ridic. Willing to bet $$ he outplays every ranking or where he's drafted, similar to Kyren.

An embarrassment of riches.

Yep. New Jersey player of the year. Looks like a grown-ass man and he just got here. Gonna be a ballplayer.

 

[NDPhilly]

Won’t be surprised if he is RB1 next year. Think he’s a smoother runner than Aneyas and Kedron is coming off an injury.

 

[NDFAN2008]

Won’t be surprised if he is RB1 next year. Think he’s a smoother runner than Aneyas and Kedron is coming off an injury.

Yep I think he is def running back 1

 

[irishff1014]

he is….MASSIVE

This might not mean anything other than he is strong but holy smokes this running back room is a fucking beast!

 

[irishandy]

This might not mean anything other than he is strong but holy smokes this running back room is a fucking beast!

The 4 Horseman running back room:
1) Love
2) Price
3) Williams
4) James

This team has great depth.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

The 4 Horseman running back room:
1) Love
2) Price
3) Williams
4) James

This team has great depth.

You left off payne who shouldn't be forgotten
(Then imagine kedron) Lol

 

[irishandy]

You left off payne who shouldn't be forgotten
(Then imagine kedron) Lol

For this season I would put Kedron #4 on this if he wasn't injured. What I really appreciate about Payne is him being bought in (like many others on this team) with is role on the team. He probably would've had a better career at IU, but he has stuck it out at ND.

 

[Rockin’Irish]

Could be hard to tackle this year……

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

RB room is going to be just fine.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

RB room is going to be just fine.

The depth seems very strong on paper. Just a matter of finding the right roles for the right guys. Hoping the sum of the parts can be close to equaling the production we had a year ago with the two best back in the nation.

Should definitely be a balanced attack with this stable of backs and CJ Carr leading the way.

 

[Fbolt]

If the OLine can play to their potential, I should have positive yardage running the damn ball.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

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Could be hard to tackle this year……

I cant scroll down. Koon must have gotten the pages all stuck together.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

I'm guessing he doesn't partake in a lot of carbs during mealtime.

 

[Ricochet]

While it was more talented in '25, I think '26 might actually put up better numbers because I believe the OL is going to be dominate as well is Carr and the passing game will as well.

Don't think teams will be loading the box like they have the last few seasons because of Carr the weapons that he should have let alone a monster defense that should them in good offensive position.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

I'm guessing he doesn't partake in a lot of carbs during mealtime.

or ranch

 

[allenm5333]

While it was more talented in '25, I think '26 might actually put up better numbers because I believe the OL is going to be dominate as well is Carr and the passing game will as well.

Don't think teams will be loading the box like they have the last few seasons because of Carr the weapons that he should have let alone a monster defense that should them in good offensive position.

I think we will have more total yards than last year. Big uptick in passing. Run game will be 90%ish imo. Won't have the homeruns which will hurt. But the OL will be better and we will see a lot of USC type boxes. Death by 6-15 yard runs

 

[GowerND11]

While it was more talented in '25, I think '26 might actually put up better numbers because I believe the OL is going to be dominate as well is Carr and the passing game will as well.

Don't think teams will be loading the box like they have the last few seasons because of Carr the weapons that he should have let alone a monster defense that should them in good offensive position.

This is last year's stat line for Rushing... If they put up better numbers than this (in 12 games) I will be extremely surprised.

Attempts Yards AVG Long TDs

429

2,441

5.7

94

38

 

[rtrn2glory]

I'm guessing he doesn't partake in a lot of carbs during mealtime.

Only the good carbs.....Carbs are not the enemy!!!! Except the carbs I ingest.

 

[Dale]

ND was 8th in Rush Explosiveness. A guarantee that will go down. They were 25th in Rush Success. I suppose that could improve given the explanation above but I would be skeptical. 11th overall in Rush PPA.

 

[rtrn2glory]

What constitutes both? Rush explosion 15+? And rush success is an interesting stat that seems can be very subjective.

 

[Irish#1]

Finally found someone who looks forward leg day.

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Finally found someone who looks forward leg day.

I love leg day. I used to hate it until my trainer complimented my squatting form. It’s amazing the effect that positive reinforcement has on people.

 

[Dale]

What constitutes both? Rush explosion 15+? And rush success is an interesting stat that seems can be very subjective.

The whole point is for it to be objective lol.

Rush Explosiveness I’m not sure the exact calculation but it’s usually something like when the rush is successful, how successful is it. It’s not exactly is it 10 yards or 20 yards etc.

Rush Success: “A play is considered successful if it:

• Results in a touchdown
• Gains ≥50% of yards needed on 1st down
• Gains ≥70% of yards needed on 2nd down
• Gains 100% of yards needed on 3rd/4th down”

at least on CFBData.com but most places are similar

 

[rtrn2glory]

Interesting, never saw a breakdown like that before. I kinda like it.

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

I love leg day. I used to hate it until my trainer complimented my squatting form. It’s amazing the effect that positive reinforcement has on people.

Your trainer wanted to PIIYB.

 

[FU BK]

Your trainer wanted to PIIYB.

Wheres brick?

 

[Irish#1]

Wheres brick?

Brick = Trainer?

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Your trainer wanted to PIIYB.

My trainer was NOT Brick.